Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Suyuan Jingshen Co., Ltd. plans to raise 1.8 billion yuan for the "Comprehensive Utilization Project of Brine Salt Production in Gas Storage" with an expected internal rate of return of 8.08% and a payback period of 10.32 years [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The project involves an investment of 1.889 billion yuan, aiming to increase solid salt production capacity by 3 million tons per year and liquid salt capacity by 1.5 million cubic meters per year [1] - The project will utilize mature MVR salt production technology and does not involve new product development [2] - The investment structure includes 28.2% for construction, 35.2% for equipment purchase, and 14.8% for installation, with a total of 13.6% for contingency and working capital [2] Group 2: Financial Projections - The project is expected to generate an average annual revenue of 791.94 million yuan, with industrial salt accounting for 92.6% of the revenue [3] - The estimated gross margin upon reaching full production is 17.41%, with industrial salt and brine margins at 15.36% and 43.10%, respectively [3] Group 3: Funding Necessity - The company faces a funding gap of 2.12 billion yuan over the next three years, primarily due to 41 investment projects requiring a total of 4.499 billion yuan [4] - The project financing of 1.8 billion yuan will cover 95.3% of the total project investment [4] Group 4: Operational Challenges - The company has experienced a decline in revenue, with projected decreases of 4.80% and 5.95% for 2022 and 2023, respectively, attributed to falling prices of industrial salt and soda ash [5] - As of mid-2025, the company reported a cash balance of 2.24 billion yuan, with 95.6% in bank deposits [5] Group 5: Strategic Investments - The company has clarified that its long-term equity investments are strategic and related to its main business, not classified as financial investments [6] - The salt and energy storage strategy is expected to generate additional rental income from related projects [7]